express everything

[ɪkˈsprɛs ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ]
verb phrase
expressar tudo
1. to communicate or convey all of one's thoughts, feelings, ideas, or opinions without reservation or omission
In therapy, patients are encouraged to express everything on their minds to achieve emotional healing.
Na terapia, os pacientes são encorajados a expressar tudo o que têm na mente para alcançar cura emocional.
2. to articulate or demonstrate the full range of one's creativity, emotions, or artistic vision
The artist used vibrant colors to express everything she felt about the changing seasons.
A artista usou cores vibrantes para expressar tudo o que sentia sobre as estações do ano.
In Brazilian culture, emotional expression is generally valued and encouraged in personal relationships and therapeutic settings. The phrase 'expressar tudo' reflects the cultural emphasis on authenticity and openness in communication. In American culture, particularly in NYC, this concept is often associated with therapy, self-help movements, and artistic freedom.
NYC Slang
let it all out / spill it all
Synonyms / Sinônimos
communicate fullyarticulate completelyconvey everythingvoice all thoughtsbare one's soul
Antonyms / Antônimos
hold backsuppressconcealwithholdremain silent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
expressar tudo
most common and neutral usage
Rio de Janeiro
falar tudo o que pensa
colloquial alternative meaning 'say everything you think'
São Paulo
se expressar completamente
reflexive form commonly used in formal contexts
Portugal
expressar tudo
same usage as Brazilian Portuguese but with slightly different pronunciation emphasis

Related Words

express oneselfopen upcommunicationarticulationemotional expression

Related Idioms & Phrases

pour one's heart out
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
speak one's mind
get it off one's chest
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